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Korea to Mandate Zero-Energy Standards for Private Apartments, Construction Sector Gears Up

SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea prepares to mandate zero-energy building (ZEB) standards for private apartment complexes by the end of June, major construction firms are racing to upgrade their building technologies to meet new government regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The new rules, which will apply to all private buildings [...]

Number of Certified ‘Green Buildings’ Increasing in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of ‘Green Buildings’ that contribute to improving a clean and healthy living environment through the efficient use of energy and environment-friendly construction technology is on the rise in Seoul. The city government of Seoul has actively promoted green buildings by offering incentives, most notably tax cuts [...]